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In the following question, a sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternatives. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.


The agressive response after the peace summit made no sense of the call for moderation.

 

A) made nonsense of B) made no sense to
C) make no sense to D) No improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) made nonsense of

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

 

Let us examine the facts in the case more ____________. First of all, language is no more ____________ a medium; it is like air to the creatures of the land or water to fishes. If it is perfectly clear and pure, we do not notice it any more than we notice pure air when the sun is shining ________ a clear sky, or the taste of pure cool water when we drink a glass __________ a hot day. Unless the sun is shining, there is no brightness; unless the water is cool, there is __________ refreshment.

 

when we drink a glass __________ a hot day.

 

A) on   B) onto  
C) of   D) for
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) on  

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of thefour alternatives.

 

Teachers ____________ the country require proper training at the appropriate time in their careers. On account of the unique occupational dynamic, together _________the constant pressure to address the growing expectations of society and the ______________ of teaching pedagogy, teachers need to be engaged in continual re-examination of their role. This cannot be achieved unless they incorporate the subjects as varied ________ applied ethics, human psychology, spirituality, ____________values, peace studies, and organisational behaviour.

 

subjects as varied ________ applied ethics

 

A) as   B)  like  
C)  same   D)  such
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) as  

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The princess asked, 'What is it that makes you stronger and braver than other men?'

 

A) The princess asked him what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men. B) The princess asked him that, what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men.
C) The princess asked him that, what was making him stronger and braver than other men. D) The princess asked him, what has made him stronger and braver than other men.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The princess asked him what was it that made him stronger and braver than other men.

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In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it byselecting the appropriate option.

I ______ successful, I just know it.

 

A) would be   B) will be  
C) may be   D) can be
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) will be  

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In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Policy makers will think hard about creating (1)/ an appropriate legal framework to (2)/ prevent the capture of regulatories by special interests. (3)/ No error. (4)

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

He said, "I will go to Mumbai someday next month."

A) He said that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month. B) He says that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month.
C) He said that he will go to Mumbai someday the following month. D) He says that he will go to Mumbai someday the following month.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) He said that he would go to Mumbai someday the following month.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

Don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched

 

A) Counting your wealth repeatedly does not increase it.   B) You should not make plans that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened.  
C) Chicken and egg is an infinite cycle, you can count this cycle endlessly. D) Eggs will not hatch unless you cease the counting process
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) You should not make plans that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened.  

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